Complete the Wainwrights in 36 Walks
Route Three: The Greater Fairfield Horseshoe
Number of Wainwrights: Nine (Nab Scar, Heron Pike, Stone Arthur, Great Rigg, Fairfield, Hart Crag, Dove Crag, High Pike, Low Pike)
Statistics and Files
Start: Rydal Mount
Grid Ref: NY 365 062
Distance: 10.0 miles (16.0 km)
Grid Ref: NY 365 062
Distance: 10.0 miles (16.0 km)
Climbing: 1,211 metres
Walk Time: 6–8 hours
Wainwrights: 9 Fells
Walk Time: 6–8 hours
Wainwrights: 9 Fells
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL4 The English Lakes – North Western Area
OL5 The English Lakes – North Eastern Area
OL6 The English Lakes – South Western Area
OL7 The English Lakes – South Eastern Area
Walking the Wainwrights: Route 3
I provide maps, statistics and route files in .gpx and Google Earth .kmz data forms for each walk in the compilation. For a detailed route guide of this walk you will need to get hold of the 'Walking the Wainwrights' book by Stuart Marshall.
Get the book here: Walking the Wainwrights by Stuart Marshall